Joel Hills, Business correspondentSky NewsAs things stand Business Minister Lord Mandelson believes the Royal Mail is in "terminal decline". The red pillar box may have an emotional resonance but do … More: continued here

Postal strikes beginSomerset County GazettePOSTAL workers are today taking part in the first of two national strikes this week in a dispute with the Royal Mail. …and more » More: continued here

National postal strike goes aheadHunts PostThe Communication Workers Union (CWU) said it had "no choice" but to press ahead with a national strike after its peace offer was rejected by Royal Mail. … More: continued here

Threat to 'Royal' delivery officeWalesOnlineIt is understood Royal Mail is looking at office maintenance savings at the site which would involve sending two lorry loads of mail per day to Llandovery … More: continued here

UK Postal Workers Begin Nationwide StrikeWall Street JournalThe Royal Mail has struggled to make money since it lost its 350-year-old monopoly, and has had to deal with falling mail volumes as customers switch to …and more » More: continued here

Worst to come in Royal Mail strikeStoke & StaffordshireAround 78000 collection and delivery workers are due to stage a 24-hour walkout over Royal Mail's modernisation plans, including about 600 in North …and more » More: continued here

Official seeks stricter food stamp rulesYuma SunWill Humble wants the US Department of Agriculture to impose nutrition standards on what can be purchased with food stamps. Humble said it makes no sense … More: continued here

Coin and Stamp Appraisals Will Be Offered This WeekendThe Putnam County Courier (subscription)Coin and stamp appraisals have become a rite of autumn in Putnam County. On Saturday, the Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel will offer a free …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail strike gets the go-aheadLiverpool EchoUp to 120000 members of the Communication Workers Union will stage two 24-hour walk-outs, crippling mail deliveries across the country. … More: continued here

Do We Really Need Royal Mail Any More?Sky NewsAs things stand Business Minister Lord Mandelson believes the Royal Mail is in "terminal decline". The red pillar box may have an emotional resonance but do …and more » More: continued here